International Journal of Health Science
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): July: International Journal of Health

Analysis of Online Game Addiction with Emotional Disorders in Grade IV, V, and VI Children at Mangunsari 01 Elementary School, Semarang City

Dwi Rofiah (Universitas Widya Husada Semarang)
Rahayu Winarti (Universitas Widya Husada Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2026

Abstract

Online game addiction in elementary school children is a growing problem along with technological developments. This condition can have a negative impact on children's emotional development, such as difficulty controlling emotions and decreased social interaction skills. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between online game addiction and emotional disorders in children at Mangunsari 01 Elementary School, Semarang City. Researchers used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample of this study was 45 respondents using a total sampling technique. The results showed a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05), which means there is a significant relationship between game addiction and emotional disorders in Mangunsari 01 Elementary School, Semarang City. The correlation coefficient (r) value is 0.774. This value indicates that there is a very strong and unidirectional relationship between online game addiction and emotional disorders. Which means the higher the level of game addiction, the more abnormal the emotional disorders.

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Journal Info

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ijhs

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

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International Journal of Health Science, This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and Nursing, Health ...